2026 Garden State Food Security Conference

2026 Garden State Food Security Conference: Setting a Table for All, for Always • October 13, Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Attendees: CEO Dr. Amy Yaroch, Senior Project Manager Katie Nelson, and Senior Research Associate Grace Stott.

Overview: The third annual statewide conference brought together cross-sector leaders and partners to advance food security across New Jersey. CNHI attended as conference participants.

Discussions focused on food security across the life course, the implications of federal policy changes for SNAP and Medicaid, and progress on implementing the New Jersey Food Security Strategic Plan. The event also highlighted opportunities for collaboration and coordinated action to strengthen food access and support the well-being of New Jersey residents.

Pictured in photo 1 (left to right): Senior Research Associate Grace Stott, CEO Dr. Amy Yaroch, and Senior Project Manager Katie Nelson.

Pictured in photo 2 (left to right): Executive Director of OFSA Mark Dinglasan, CEO Dr. Amy Yaroch, and OFSA Director of Research and Evaluation Dr. Jenny Schrum.